Happy Early July 4th!

2 Jul 2014

Shirt: Target

Shorts: J. Crew (run big)

Shoes: Zara (similar)

Clutch: Clare Vivier

Bracelets: BaubleBar (here), C. Wonder, sold out

Earrings: BaubleBar

I can’t believe it is almost July 4th already! Summer is flying by. I love July 4th. I don’t know if it is the cookouts with friends or the fireworks, but July 4th is one of my favorite holidays. For the past few years, my friends and I have run the Peachtree Road Race, a huge 10K race here in Atlanta and we are doing it again this year, followed by a bottomless mimosa brunch (the calories totally cancel each other out, right??).

One of the challenges of this holiday is how to show your spirit in a non-costumey way. My mother always goes for the flag shirts from Old Navy, but I’ve decided to go in a slightly different direction. This outfit has red, white, and blue elements, but this leopard clutch and arm candy move it far away from “costume” to a look that can be worn all summer. I guess leopard really does make everything better.

What are your holiday weekend plans? I hope you have a great holiday weekend and I will see you back here on Monday as I’m not posting on Friday!!

Linking up with Transatlantic Blonde, Get Your Pretty On, The Pleated Poppy, Because Shanna Said So

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96 Comments

Whitney and Blaire
July 2, 2014 @ 10:50 am

That clutch! Love this look! The Peachtree is going to be brutal this year. Ill be watching from the sidelines!
xo, Whitney and Blaire
Peaches In A Pod

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:04 pm
  
  Thanks Whitney and Blaire! I hope you guys have a great holiday weekend!
  
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Debbie
July 2, 2014 @ 10:53 am

Nice and casual style!
xx
debsbug.blogspot.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:05 pm
  
  Thanks Debbie!!
  
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TaraMixandMatch
July 2, 2014 @ 11:35 am

I love the animal print bag with the red shoes!

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:09 pm
  
  Thanks Tara!
  
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Maggie
July 2, 2014 @ 11:41 am

This look is the epitome of casual chic! I am obsessed with those shoes and that clutch!

Maggie
http://www.PolishedClosets.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:10 pm
  
  Thanks Maggie!!
  
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Rachelle (http://pinksole.com/)
July 2, 2014 @ 11:54 am

Perfect 4th look, love the crisp white shirt.

xo
PinkSole

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:10 pm
  
  Thanks Rachelle!
  
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Alissa
July 2, 2014 @ 1:22 pm

This is such a cute, casual outfit!

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:10 pm
  
  Thanks Alissa!
  
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Erica Zar
July 2, 2014 @ 1:38 pm

Love this simple 4th of July look!! So chic and classy! Love how you added a touch of leopard with the clutch!

Have a great Holiday!

xo, Erica
Casually Styled

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:11 pm
  
  Thanks Erica! I think leopard is always appropriate!! I hope you have a great long weekend!
  
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Rebecca
July 2, 2014 @ 1:56 pm

Awwww Nicole…..this RWB look is so adorable with that cute smile of yours!!

Rebecca
http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:11 pm
  
  Thanks Rebecca!!
  
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Johanna
July 2, 2014 @ 2:17 pm

Classic beauty – gimme that clutch!

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:11 pm
  
  Thanks Johanna! This clutch is my new obsession!
  
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Merritt
July 2, 2014 @ 2:38 pm

such a classic look! Love a good button-down!

The Style Scribe

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:12 pm
  
  Thanks Merritt!
  
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Lyndsay
July 2, 2014 @ 2:46 pm

I love your classic style, this is the perfect way to wear red, white, and blue! And I’m in love with your clutch!

prosecco in the park

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:15 pm
  
  Thanks Lyndsay!
  
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365HANGERS
July 2, 2014 @ 3:24 pm

Loving everything about this outfit, especially the zara shoes and cheetah clutch. Accessorizing perfection!

xx 365hangers

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:16 pm
  
  Thanks! A little leopard or cheetah makes everything better!
  
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Kreyola
July 2, 2014 @ 3:29 pm

Just lovely!!! Love the shoes. Happy 4th of July to you as well.

Kreyola Jounerys

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:17 pm
  
  Thanks Kreyola! I hope you have a great long weekend also!
  
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My Kurves
July 2, 2014 @ 3:41 pm

Visiting from GYPO and I like what I’ve read so i will back to read more. . .

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:29 pm
  
  Thanks!! I appreciate you stopping by and hope you come back soon!
  
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Jen Avery
July 2, 2014 @ 3:53 pm

Great button up look, the shoes and lips are an awesome pop of colour!

http://www.stylebyavery.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:30 pm
  
  Thanks Jen!!
  
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Laura B
July 2, 2014 @ 3:56 pm

I adore this casual chic look! Those shoes are so adorable!

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:30 pm
  
  Thanks Laura!
  
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Lindsay Truax
July 2, 2014 @ 4:19 pm

The clutch looks so cute with your red shoes.

pinkandnavystripes.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:30 pm
  
  Thanks Lindsay!! I love this clutch!
  
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Anna Baun
July 2, 2014 @ 5:02 pm

Such a fun 4th look! I love it! The leopard is the perfect pop!

Anna
alilyloveaffair.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:34 pm
  
  Thanks Anna!
  
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Ivete Correa
July 2, 2014 @ 5:45 pm

Very stylish 4th of July look! A far cry from costumey for sure. Enjoy your bottomless mimosas! :-)

http://www.girlinahotcity.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:35 pm
  
  Thanks Ivete! Lol, bottomless mimosas will be very necessary!
  
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Anngelik Martinez
July 2, 2014 @ 7:36 pm

Love this look for the fourth! The white shirt with the red flats is a great combo.

-Vogue&Heels
http://www.vogueandheels.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:35 pm
  
  Thanks Anngelik!
  
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Miss Erin
July 2, 2014 @ 7:47 pm

Love the red lip, Happy 4th !
XO Miss Erin
http://www.misserinsays.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:39 pm
  
  Thanks Miss Erin! I hope you have a great holiday weekend also!
  
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Danielle Arsenault
July 2, 2014 @ 8:05 pm

I don’t know about the 10k, but that bottomless mimosa brunch sounds right up my alley! Have a great 4th girl! xoxo Danielle @ http://www.fortheloveofleopard.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:40 pm
  
  Thanks Danielle! Lol, the thoughts of bottomless mimosas will be the only thing getting me through the 10K! I hope you have a great holiday weekend!
  
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Who is that Girl Mo?
July 2, 2014 @ 8:07 pm

Very cute! Loving the clutch. :-)

Mo

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:41 pm
  
  Thanks Mo! You know I can never resist a little leopard!
  
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Tracy Miller
July 2, 2014 @ 8:39 pm

LOVE the red lips and the shoes. I also love a crisp white shirt, but I feel like mine always looks so rumpled. Very chic!

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:43 pm
  
  Thanks Tracy! I can never do the shirts that are supposed to be perfectly starched so this one is perfect for me! I hope you are having a great long weekend!
  
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Shannon Jenkins
July 2, 2014 @ 9:18 pm

Such a cute and classic look! Love the leopard clutch!!

<3 Shannon
Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:43 pm
  
  Thanks Shannon! I can never say no to a little leopard!
  
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Cara Northcutt
July 2, 2014 @ 9:26 pm

This is the perfect look for the fourth. Casual, chic and not to “hey look, I’m all red, white and blue”!

xx Cara
http://www.carascliche.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:44 pm
  
  Thanks Cara! I hope you are having a great holiday weekend!
  
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Kelsey Bang
July 2, 2014 @ 9:52 pm

love the red lips with the red shoes! so cute! and perfect clutch! great look!

kelseybang.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:44 pm
  
  Thanks Kelsey! I hope you are having a great holiday weekend!
  
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Giovanna
July 2, 2014 @ 10:08 pm

Cute look! Loving your shoes!

xx
Giovanna
http://www.HeyLoveBlog.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:45 pm
  
  Thanks Giovanna!
  
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The Real Arnolds
July 3, 2014 @ 12:29 am

Beautiful classic outfit! I love how you elevated your denim and white shirt with red accessories and your leopard clutch.

xo, Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:55 pm
  
  Thanks Amy Ann! I think a little leopard makes everything better!
  
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Olia
July 3, 2014 @ 1:12 am

So pretty! would love if you’d stop by my blog at http://www.loveolia.com I think you’d like!!

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 2:55 pm
  
  Thanks Olia!
  
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Darcy
July 3, 2014 @ 1:26 am

What a great look! I am loving those shoes!
http://www.amemoryofus.blogspot.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 3:01 pm
  
  Thanks Darcy!!
  
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Nikki
July 3, 2014 @ 1:48 am

Love the red, white and blue look! Those shoes are so cute.

Nikki
thefashionablewife.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 3:01 pm
  
  Thanks Nikki!
  
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LyddieGal
July 3, 2014 @ 4:27 am

I love this cute and casual look for the 4th! Red, white and blue can always be improved by a bit of leopard!
Chic on the Cheap

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 3:02 pm
  
  Thanks Lyddie!! I agree that leopard improves almost any outfit!
  
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Amy Soto
July 3, 2014 @ 4:59 am

I love a great white shirt. It is seriously one of the most important pieces to have. You rock this look- love how you accessorized!! Also, the bottomless mimosa brunch… such a great idea to celebrate the race!! Cheers!

xo,
Amy
STYLEchocolatechip.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 3:11 pm
  
  Thanks Amy! I agree that bottomless mimosas are the perfect way to celebrate the end of the race!
  
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Jing Xu
July 3, 2014 @ 5:31 am

Your red flat is so cute!

From Jing at http://www.bejingxu.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 3:12 pm
  
  Thanks Jing!
  
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Rebekka Geldbart
July 3, 2014 @ 1:43 pm

FAB LOOK! I am so glad you bought the clutch too… Aren’t you obsessed??! Have fun running the road race! My Dad used to do it every single year when he was growing up there. :)

xo, Bekka
Palm and Peachtree, A Fashion and Lifestyle Blog
Instagram | Facebook | Bloglovin

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 3:25 pm
  
  Thanks Bekka! I love it! I hope you have a great holiday weekend!
  
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Michelle Nance
July 3, 2014 @ 1:47 pm

I love this classic take on a fourth of July look!! Those red flats are so good!! Very stylish outfit!!! Gorg!

xx. Michelle
http://www.themichmix.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 3:26 pm
  
  Thanks Michelle!! I hope you are having a great holiday weekend!
  
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Alecia Mariana
July 3, 2014 @ 2:51 pm

This is the perfect 4th of July look! Beautiful, as always!

xx,
La Joie de Vivre by Alecia Mariana
Facebook//Twitter//Instagram // Bloglovin

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 3:26 pm
  
  Thanks Alecia!
  
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awhite
July 3, 2014 @ 3:28 pm

I’ve been lusting over that clutch for months- LOVE IT!
Happy 4th, babe!

-Ashley
http://lestylorouge.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 3:30 pm
  
  Thanks Ashley! I hope you have a great 4th!
  
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KP
July 3, 2014 @ 3:36 pm

Perfect look! Love the red flats!

Eleventh & Sixteenth

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 3:30 pm
  
  Thanks KP!
  
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Diana @ The Cole Collection
July 3, 2014 @ 7:34 pm

Such an effortlessly chic style. I love every element of this look but especially those chic flats!

Happy 4th

x Diana

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 3:31 pm
  
  Thanks Diana! I hope you are having a great weekend!
  
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Stella Scarlett Rose
July 3, 2014 @ 7:51 pm

You look very cool! The red shoes are amazing and I love that you paired them with the leopard printed clutch!!

♘ http://www.sugarpopfashion.com ♘

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 3:31 pm
  
  Thanks Stella!
  
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Octavia Spiker
July 3, 2014 @ 8:05 pm

Love this look! Perfection <3

xo,
Octavia
http://astoldbytavi.blogspot.com/

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 3:43 pm
  
  Thanks Octavia!!
  
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nancy @ adore to adorn
July 3, 2014 @ 9:42 pm

love the laid back chic look! The understated patriotic vibe is awesome. =) Have a great 4th!
xo,
nancy

http://www.adoretoadorn.com

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- Nicole Layne
  July 5, 2014 @ 3:47 pm
  
  Thanks Nancy! I hope you have a great long weekend!
  
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Ginny MyNewFavoriteOutfit
July 3, 2014 @ 10:31 pm

I adore your clutch, so pretty! Enjoy the 4th!

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LeTroy Cooke
July 4, 2014 @ 12:24 am

Very cute! I love the red / animal print combo. You look fabulous.

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elmundooo
July 4, 2014 @ 6:16 am

Lovely Outfit !! like the way how simple and clean you combined the whole look ….<3

http://www.theeche.com

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Melaina25
July 4, 2014 @ 8:54 pm

Cute clutch!
✈Transatlantic Blonde✈

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hernamewascelebration
July 6, 2014 @ 5:23 am

Hi! Happy (Belated) July 4th! I think it is fabulous you participate in a 5K every year…Good for you! And tbh, I went a *little* crazy this year by wearing a sparkly top hat and putting light up stars on the brim. I had to work at my baseball stadium and thought it was a little festive for the occasion! But yes, if I wasn’t working, I would have gone with an outfit like yours or your moms:) Anyway, hope you had a fabulous holiday!
xo Olivia

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Kelly
July 6, 2014 @ 11:49 pm

Great 4th picks! I like the subtle patriotism for everyday wear but went a little over the top this year haha.
Ohio Stripes

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Kelly
July 8, 2014 @ 12:52 am

I love the clutch and the shoes!

xx Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes

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Elegance and Mommyhood
July 9, 2014 @ 1:52 pm

I have always loved denim shorts paired with a white button-down shirt for Summer. It is easy. breezy, cool and perfect. Then your cheetah clutch, red flats and gorgeous bracelets elevate your look more. =)))

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Happy Early July 4th!

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